This movie, starring Warren Beatty, is the story of a reporter who get in over his head while investigating a senator's assassination. Spoiler alert: a conspiracy is unveiled, which exposes a multinational corporation that's behind every major news event. less

This movie, starring Warren Beatty, is the story of a reporter who get in over his head while investigating a senator's assassination. Spoiler alert: a conspiracy is unveiled, which exposes a multinational ... more

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'Harry and Tonto'

A retired New Yorker goes on a road trip with his beloved cat. When the recent widower is forced to leave his condemned apartment, Harry hits the road with Tonto in tow where he both meets new friends and meets up with old ones. less

A retired New Yorker goes on a road trip with his beloved cat. When the recent widower is forced to leave his condemned apartment, Harry hits the road with Tonto in tow where he both meets new friends and meets ... more

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'Murder on the Orient Express'

In this Agatha Christie's film, Hercule Poirot (played by Albert Finney, left) is called to investigate a murder that happened in his train car the night before. Dun dun DUN!

In this Agatha Christie's film, Hercule Poirot (played by Albert Finney, left) is called to investigate a murder that happened in his train car the night before. Dun dun DUN!

In this movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, a recently-widowed woman who hits the road with her son to find a new life. Here, Ellen Burstyn wears a bandana on her head and stands with her hands on her hips in front of a clothesline. The movie later inspired a TV series called 'Alice.' less

In this movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, a recently-widowed woman who hits the road with her son to find a new life. Here, Ellen Burstyn wears a bandana on her head and stands with her hands on her hips in ... more

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'Young Frankenstein'

This movie is the apex, the zenith, the peak of the Mel Brooks canon. All of his skills coalesced into a stunning work of art that can stand with the greats of American film. And like many of his films, an unabashed love letter to movies and movie making, namely in this case, 30s and 40s horror classics. If you don't feel the same way about 'Young Frankenstein,' well, you're just Abby Normal. less

This movie is the apex, the zenith, the peak of the Mel Brooks canon. All of his skills coalesced into a stunning work of art that can stand with the greats of American film. And like many of his films, an ... more

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'Young Frankenstein'

The movie poster from the 1974 film 'Young Frankenstein.'

The movie poster from the 1974 film 'Young Frankenstein.'

The movie poster from the 1974 film 'Young Frankenstein.' Photo-3184979.78425 - Houston Chronicle

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'A Woman Under the Influence'

This movie is about 'Mabel,' a wife and mother, whose madness ends up being a problem in the marriage between herself and her loving husband.

This movie is about 'Mabel,' a wife and mother, whose madness ends up being a problem in the marriage between herself and her loving husband.

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'The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three'

Walter Matthau at a control board in a scene from the film 'The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three.' In this movie, men highjack a subway car and demand a ransome. Just one problem: even if the money is paid, how can they escape? less

Walter Matthau at a control board in a scene from the film 'The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three.' In this movie, men highjack a subway car and demand a ransome. Just one problem: even if the money is paid, how ... more

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'Lenny'

Here we see Dustin Hoffman in a mug shot scene from the biographical film 'Lenny.' This movie is about the 1960s comedian Lenny Bruce, whose out-of-the-box style was sometimes considered obscene.

Here we see Dustin Hoffman in a mug shot scene from the biographical film 'Lenny.' This movie is about the 1960s comedian Lenny Bruce, whose out-of-the-box style was sometimes considered obscene.

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'The Sugarland Express'

William Atherton, Goldie Hawn and Michael Sacks in 'The Sugarland Express.' In this film, a woman tries to reunite her family by helping her husband bust out of prison and by kidnapping their son. What could go wrong there? less

William Atherton, Goldie Hawn and Michael Sacks in 'The Sugarland Express.' In this film, a woman tries to reunite her family by helping her husband bust out of prison and by kidnapping their son. What could go ... more

Before there was Leonardo DiCaprio, there was Robert Redford. Although the movie was not a hit at the time it did win an Academy Award for best costume design and was the last time men looked to the 1920's for fashion inspiration in a big way. less

Before there was Leonardo DiCaprio, there was Robert Redford. Although the movie was not a hit at the time it did win an Academy Award for best costume design and was the last time men looked to the 1920's for ... more

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'The Longest Yard'

Starring Burt Reynolds, this movie proves men love football, anytime, anywhere. In this film, a prison warden asks a former pro football player (who's serving jail time) to put together a team to play against the guards. less

Starring Burt Reynolds, this movie proves men love football, anytime, anywhere. In this film, a prison warden asks a former pro football player (who's serving jail time) to put together a team to play against ... more

William Finley rehearses with Jessica Harper in a scene from the film
'Phantom Of The Paradise.' Simply put, this movie is about a disfigured composer who sells his soul so a beautiful woman would perform his music. less

William Finley rehearses with Jessica Harper in a scene from the film
'Phantom Of The Paradise.' Simply put, this movie is about a disfigured composer who sells his soul so a beautiful woman would perform ... more

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'Conrack'

Before he won an Oscar, before we ever heard of his daughter Angelina Jolie, before his politics veered sharply right, Jon Voight starred in this adaptation of Pat Conroy's autobiographical book about his time teaching kids from the poorest of poor black families on a small island off the coast of South Carolina. This was a cable mainstay in many people's youths. less

Before he won an Oscar, before we ever heard of his daughter Angelina Jolie, before his politics veered sharply right, Jon Voight starred in this adaptation of Pat Conroy's autobiographical book about his time ... more

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'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'

'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' is a cult favorite. This movie, about Leatherface and his rural, cannabilistic clan, falsely told viewers in the '70s that it was a true story, which boosted its success. This photo is from the 2006 prequel, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.' less

'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' is a cult favorite. This movie, about Leatherface and his rural, cannabilistic clan, falsely told viewers in the '70s that it was a true story, which boosted its success. This ... more

Gene Wilder gets into an altercation with Cleavon Little in a scene from the film 'Blazing Saddles.' This movie is about a corrupt politician who appoints a black sheriff, who in turn becomes his enemy.

Gene Wilder gets into an altercation with Cleavon Little in a scene from the film 'Blazing Saddles.' This movie is about a corrupt politician who appoints a black sheriff, who in turn becomes his enemy.

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